Free Tax Help at Thrive
(Community Volunteer Income Tax Program)
Do you have a simple tax situation and need help filing your taxes? Thrive Community Support Circle offers a CRA-approved Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to support eligible individuals and families.
We can help you start the tax filing process through a brief in-person appointment at our office. Depending on your situation and the tax years being filed, returns may be completed online or on paper. Participants may also receive printed summaries of their tax returns.
Who can use this service?
You may be eligible if your income is within the following guidelines:
- Single individuals with income under $35,000
- Single parents with income under $45,000
- Couples (married or common-law) with income under $45,000, plus $2,500 added for each child or dependent
Who is NOT eligible?
- Self-employment income or employment expense claims
- Business or rental income and expenses
- Interest income over $1,000
- Capital gains or losses
- Foreign property (T1135)
- Bankrupt individuals (in the year of bankruptcy or prior year if not yet filed)
- Deceased individuals
What to bring to your appointment:
Please bring:
- All T-slips and tax documents
- Valid identification (such as a driver’s licence, Manitoba Health card, or birth certificate)
- Any additional information needed for your tax return
If you are part of a couple, please attend the appointment together.
Book an Appointment
To book a tax appointment, please call 204-772-9091.
